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YY03 BOJ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,050 mi
Last recorded113,050 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 113,050 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn low on iner edges.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 113,047 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of thge inspection.

Handbrake travel long.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn low on iner edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,134 miles

Advise handbrake lever travel high

Advise nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 19 Jun 2010 79,689 miles

offside front driveshaft outer rubber boot showing slight seepage of grease

Fail 19 Jun 2010 79,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front driveshaft outer rubber boot showing slight seepage of grease

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2008 51,101 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 37,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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YY03 BOJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 BOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY03 BOJ registered?

YY03 BOJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is YY03 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 BOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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